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Britain's Best Drives

Episode 5: The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago.

Using an Austin Cambridge to explore an area that claims to be the birthplace of British tourism, Richard learns about life before the Severn Bridge, finds out why thousands of tourists flocked to the Wye Valley in search of the 'picturesque' and discovers how ancient customs are still practised in the medieval Forest of Dean, with his trip culminating at a renowned viewpoint. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Wilson
Producer:
Jonney Steven
Executive Producer:
Richard Klein
Series Producer:
Neil Edwards

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